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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5430 is generally more expensive and has less storage and RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which also boasts a higher resolution touchscreen and a taller screen aspect ratio. The IdeaPad's 90Hz display is better for fast motion and has higher color accuracy, making it preferable for creative tasks. However, the Latitude has a more professional look, potentially making it more suitable for business environments. Both have similar battery life and portability but differ in their performance scores across various uses, with the IdeaPad slightly ahead in general use and engineering applications and substantially for screen-based criteria. Choose the Latitude for business use and the IdeaPad for high-resolution creative work or better overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers superior screen clarity, resolution, and brightness, which provide a crisp and vibrant viewing experience, while the Dell Latitude 5430 provides adequate display quality but may not be as sharp or bright. For engineering and design work, the Lenovo again stands out with a display that covers a broader range of colors, giving more accurate and vivid color representation essential for detailed design tasks, whereas the Dell's color range is more limited. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, both laptops fall short as they do not prioritize the high refresh rates preferred in these scenarios.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is better for general use than the Dell Latitude 5430 primarily due to the former's superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and touchscreen capability, and its double the RAM for smoother multitasking. Additionally, the Lenovo has a more powerful CPU and a larger storage capacity, enhancing overall performance and data space, while maintaining a similar level of portability and battery life as the Dell.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks because both have integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics which can handle moderate gaming but are not on par with dedicated gaming GPUs that deliver higher performance. The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals which is beneficial in gaming, whereas the Latitude 5430's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid gameplay.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is better for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more powerful CPU, and superior screen quality with a higher resolution compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which has less RAM and a lower resolution screen, making it less suited for demanding tasks. However, both laptops have the same integrated GPU and similar portability, but the Lenovo's touchscreen and high screen resolution offer a significant advantage for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$790
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 5430 has a price of $790 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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How the Dell Latitude 5430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5430 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$790 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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